Hong Kong Baptist University
International Exchange Partner Information Updates
Name of Institution
Purdue University
Website of Institution
http://www.purdue.edu/
Contact:
Name of International Office
(e.g. International Relations
Office, etc)
Address
Study Abroad Office
302 Wood Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907
Website for exchange students
http://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/incoming/
Head of International Office
(name & position)
Dr. Brian Harley
Director
Study Abroad
Telephone / Fax
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail
Contact for incoming students
(name & position)
Nancy J. Bennett, Assistant Director, Study Abroad
Telephone / Fax
Tel: +765 494 2383
E-mail
Contact for outgoing students
(name & position)
Telephone / Fax
Fax: +765 496 1989
njbennett@purdue.edu
same
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail
Student Exchange Information:
Beginning and end of Semesters
(including examination dates)
Application deadlines
Semester 1
Semester 2
Starts: 08/20/2007
Starts: 01/07/2008
Ends: 12/15/2007
Ends: 05/03/2008
Semester 3 (if applicable)
Semester 4 (if applicable)
Starts:
Starts:
Ends:
Ends:
March 15 for fall/academic yr; October 1 for spring
Application procedures
See website
http://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/incoming/
Availability of application
forms (e.g. website)
See website to download forms; no on-line application possible
http://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/incoming/
form and other materials must be sent via mail or express delivery
service to Study Abroad Office, ATT N. Bennett
transcript
Supporting documents required
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for application
Visa requirements
Expected arrival dates for
exchange students
Orientation dates
Are there any courses
conducted in English?
Clear copy of up-to-date passport
Letter of financial support from bank official
TOEFL or IELTS score; official report not required, copy OK
Semester 1: 08/13/2007
Semester 2: 01/02/2008
Semester 3 (if applicable):
Semester 4 (if applicable):
Semester 1: 08/14-16/2007
Semester 2: 01/02-04/2008
Semester 3 (if applicable):
Semester 4 (if applicable):
XX Yes / □ No
(If yes, please kindly provide course list.) see URL just below
Courses available to exchange
students (please kindly provide
course list)
See http://www.courses.purdue.edu/cgibin/relay.exe/query?qid=courseOfferingSubjectList
Restricted courses (not open to
exchange students)
Veterinary Medicine, Management
Minimum and maximum
number of units/credits that a
full-time exchange student can
study each semester
Minimum 12 credit hours
Maximum 15 credit hours
Compulsory language
requirements for exchange
students
(e.g. TOEFL score required)
TOEFL : paper examination, 550; computer-based examination,
213; Internet-based examination, 79
When will student receive the
acceptance package?
If application is complete, 4-6 weeks after forms arrive at Study Abroad
Office
When will transcript be
released?
3 weeks after the official end of the semester
Health insurance requirements
Required unless waiver is approved
IELTS score of 6.5
Housing:
Do you provide on-campus
housing?
□ Yes (If yes, what kind of housing is available to exchange students?)
On campus housing is available; see web site below
□ No (If no, what are the options of off-campus housing?)
Off-campus housing is available; see
http://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/incoming/inc_app_info.cfm
Application procedure for
housing
Housing application:
http://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/resource/housing_app.pdf
Housing application deadline
Same as exchange student application
Fees and Others:
Do students need to pay any
other fees? (e.g. administration
fee to your office)
No administrative fees to Purdue. They will need to pay SEVIS fee to
obtain U.S. visa
Monthly costs
(1) Housing and meals: $4,000
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Is arrival pick-up service
provided to exchange students?
If yes, how do they apply?
Meals: see above
Transportation: 0 (free bus service)
Textbook/course materials: $500
Insurance: $450
Others: depends on students habits for entertainment and personal
needs
Pick up service from bus and train stations in Lafayette and from airport
shuttle drop off point. Application procedures included in acceptance
packet
Additional Information:
Thank you so much for your input! Please return this information sheet to us by 31 August 2006.
International Office, Hong Kong Baptist University
Fax: (852) 3411 5568 Email: intl@hkbu.edu.hk
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